Katherine Jarvis
Strategic Operations
Denver,CO
Summary
Seasoned leader with wealth of continual process and operation improvement experience. Successfully oversees daily operations, planning and quality control and develops and monitors resources. Broad history in establishing standard operating procedures and tracking and reporting processes, tools and information flows. Actively engages direct reports to achieve business goals, tracks progress toward goals and increases effectiveness and efficiency of leaders.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Principal
Pinon, LLC
1 2024 - Current
- Manage a wide variety of client projects from start to finish
- Manage project teams to successfully meet goals
- Provide technical expertise in strategic planning, organizational development, and process improvement
- Collaborate with partners to envision future state outcomes and build strategies to achieve goals
- Build Pinon, LLC into a global brand in social sector transformation.
Deputy Director of Strategic Operations
Office of Children’s Affairs
03.2024 - Current
- Oversee operations, including budget strategy, development & management; resource development, allocation & management; procurement, contracting & compliance; human capital management; project management & process improvement; strategic planning, goal setting & performance management
- Oversee five professional level staff members & provide executive leadership across the office
- Ensure effective execution of strategies, initiatives & programs; closely manage change initiatives & organizational development
- Lead diverse stakeholder groups, including the Children’s Cabinet Executive Committee and other subcommittees, ensuring inclusivity and effective collaboration
- Organize workflow to ensure role clarity and alignment across programs & operations
- Represent the agency to various partners including the Mayor’s Office, City Council, and various community groups.
Deputy Director
Office of Children’s Affairs
10.2021 - 03.2024
- In 2023: Led successful budget development process, serving as point of contact for Budget & Management Office and developing strong request strategy and pitch
- Oversaw new grantmaking program funded by the sale of the Broncos stadium
- Oversaw the response to the City Auditor’s Office audit of the Denver College Affordability Fund
- Conducted a Talent Audit of the entire agency
- Manage the development & implementation of goals, objectives, policies & priorities
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key officials
- Provide regular reports on current and upcoming initiatives to Children’s Cabinet members, elected officials, and other key stakeholders
- Coordinate data from subject matter experts and develop messaging to address City Council requests for information
- Supervise a team of administrative and technical professionals
- Oversee strategic business initiatives from development through successful execution.
Program Manager
Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Transformed and enhanced operations
- Led 2020 strategic planning process and implementation of key strategies and tactics
- Developed and implemented project management processes and tools
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative insights and make recommendations to leadership
- Oversaw general fund budgeting, reporting, and planning
- Represented NEST in interdepartmental efforts, including City Investment Impact Committee
- Developed and oversaw four contracts for Community Navigator Services with community-based organizations, COVID-relief-funded Nonprofit Emergency Relief Fund, collaborative effort with Office of Strategic Partnerships to provide nonprofit technical assistance and training.
Acting Director
Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Planned and led strategic initiatives
- Created, managed, and maintained trusting relationships with community partners
- Worked in partnership with staff at multiple levels in organization; oversaw, supported, and developed strategies; ensured alignment with strategic goals and objectives
- Worked in partnership with other division leads to identify and act upon cross-strategy alignment
- Represented NEST in interdepartmental efforts, including City Investment Impact Committee and Housing Coordination Team
- Maintained contemporary knowledge of pressing needs, local contexts, and issues.
Director of Client Relations
Joining Vision and Action (JVA)
03.2018 - 03.2020
Manager of Client Services
Briljent, LLC
05.2016 - 03.2018
Replication Coordinator
Nebraska Children's Home Society
10.2014 - 05.2016
Program Resource Specialist
Nebraska Children's Home Society
07.2012 - 10.2014
Administrative and Billing Specialist
Nebraska Children's Home Society
03.2011 - 07.2012
Associate Teacher
Union Pacific Child Development Center
09.2010 - 03.2011
Volunteer Coordinator
Hospice House- The Josie Harper Residence
08.2009 - 08.2010
Education
Master of Public Administration -
University of Nebraska—Omaha
05.2015
Bachelor of Arts -
Grinnell College
05.2009
Skills
Team Leadership
Strategic Planning
Project Management
Business Development
Operations Management
Consulting
Organizational Structuring
Strategic Vision
Process Improvements
Leadership and People Development
Executive Leadership
Skillscertifications
- Consultative Selling, Richardson, February 2018
- Certified Trainer of Facilitators in Making Proud Choices! evidence-based curriculum- Healthy Teen Network training, August 2014
- Certified Facilitator in Teen Outreach Program (TOP) curriculum- Colorado Youth Matter Training, September 2012
- Black Belt Certification, Denver Peak Academy, July 2022
- Facilitation, Technology of Participation (TOP), December 2022
- Technical skills: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Salesforce, GovWin, Prezi, BidSketch
Timeline
Deputy Director of Strategic Operations
Office of Children’s Affairs
03.2024 - Current
Deputy Director
Office of Children’s Affairs
10.2021 - 03.2024
Acting Director
Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization
03.2021 - 07.2021
Program Manager
Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization
04.2020 - 10.2021
Director of Client Relations
Joining Vision and Action (JVA)
03.2018 - 03.2020
Manager of Client Services
Briljent, LLC
05.2016 - 03.2018
Replication Coordinator
Nebraska Children's Home Society
10.2014 - 05.2016
Program Resource Specialist
Nebraska Children's Home Society
07.2012 - 10.2014
Administrative and Billing Specialist
Nebraska Children's Home Society
03.2011 - 07.2012
Associate Teacher
Union Pacific Child Development Center
09.2010 - 03.2011
Volunteer Coordinator
Hospice House- The Josie Harper Residence
08.2009 - 08.2010
Founder & Principal
Pinon, LLC
1 2024 - Current
Master of Public Administration -
University of Nebraska—Omaha
Bachelor of Arts -
Grinnell College
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